Thermometers: Understand the options

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fever/in-depth/thermometers/art-20046737

Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrcEo1r4e0

​California lawmakers approve right-to-die legislation

Still unclear whether Gov. Jerry Brown will sign the bill into law, which would allow terminally-ill patients to legally end their lives

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lawmakers-approve-right-to-die-legislation/

Study suggests change to target blood pressure

Currently, the preferred target for blood pressure is 140 below or less, but a new study suggests that may be wrong

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/study-suggests-change-to-target-blood-pressure/

Funding for 9/11 health program set to expire

Many of the first responders who worked in the ruins of the World Trade Center developed serious illnesses following 9/11

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/funding-for-911-health-program-set-to-expire/

Federal program for Ground Zero workers set to expire

Firefighter who worked in the ruins of the World Trade Center said site was a "toxic soup ... Who knows what you were breathing in?"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-effects-of-911-linger-for-ground-zero-workers/

From Dave to Christine: Vt. CEO shares transgender experience

"I would never want to go to my grave knowing I didn't tell the world about this"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/from-dave-to-christine-ceo-who-is-transgender-begins-transition/

Identical twins fighting same cancer battle

These infant twin girls share many things; sadly, that includes the same cancer diagnosis

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/identical-twin-girls-fighting-same-cancer-battle/

Diet soda drinkers more likely to eat unhealthy foods

Researchers say consuming diet drinks may lead to a compensation effect

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/diet-beverage-drinkers-more-likely-to-make-unhealthy-food-choices/

Schools stock up on heroin overdose antidote

In some communities with high rates of opioid abuse, school nurses say they need the option

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/schools-stock-up-on-heroin-overdose-antidote/

Blood Pressure: How Low to Go?

When it comes to treating high blood pressure, lower is better, a new study shows. WebMD asks two experts what the results mean for people with high BP.

From: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20150911/blood-pressure-how-low?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Does Hopping Help Your Hips?

Hopping for 2 minutes a day can help bone health in older men, U.K. researchers say. But it's too soon to recommend that people try it at home, they add. WebMD has the details.

From: http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20150911/hopping-hips-bones?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Inviting Medical Education Faculty to Faculty Upgrade 2.0 - A Faculty Development Course

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1wyQmFmScc

'You Can Catch Alzheimer’s': Really?

After some scary headlines out of the U.K., should you be worried about catching Alzheimer’s disease? “No,” says an expert. “And then I would repeat, ‘No.’ And again, ‘No.’" WebMD takes a look at the science.

From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20150911/catch-alzheimers-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Constant Social Media Presence May Jeopardize Teens' Mental Health

Adolescents could be more vulnerable than adults, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20150911/constant-social-media-presence-may-jeopardize-teens-mental-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC